Heading to the election ballot box for the very first time can be a daunting thing.

Many people going to the polls in a couple of weeks may be first-time voters because they have never voted before by choice, they've just become Australian citizens, or they've now reached the age where they are legally able to have their say.

In the lead-up to this year's federal election, we’ll hear the stories of first-time voters, let them voice their opinions, and find out what really matters to them.

This week, producer Gina McKeon spoke with some young people who are finally at the age to cast their vote for the very first time.